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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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CHEAP ways to increase MPG???????

Hi I'm looking for cheap ways to increase the fuel milage of my 1986 ford ranger. It has the 2.9 fuel injected v6.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Tune up will be your best friend
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Thanks Mach1394.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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Have you considered installing a cheap vacuum gauge? It will help you remember to drive with a light foot (when the vacuum is highest) instead of pedal to the metal (lowest vacuum reading). I had one on an 84 Ranger and it helped train me to drive more economically.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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Thanks ranger pat I'll gove that a try. Where can you buy the vaccum gauge?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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As I can recall from my 89 2.9 5spd 2wd Ranger, it got about 25-26 mpg on the highway, just by driving conservatively.
Remember to remove the junk out of the bed too..........Less weight, more MPG.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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A Holley Universal 0-30 inches is under $40 from JC Whitney.
 
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